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Also took out the battery tray needs some work. I dont have a mig welder yet(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190127/d4fc909061854548a2498de9f2d87785.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190127/3608ae6f54009d4a2da194f581a93872.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190127/2d09445f911bc33bd9bcfb5d04fecd43.jpg)
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I took out the radiator and the thermostat housing out was very rusted on in the tube but ok on the engine side. Was some sludge just inside the motor will get it dipped at a later date. Look at that 27 yr old radiator fluid still green lol.
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Post by: warhead2 on January 28, 2019, 05:21:36 AM
Also removed the carburetor
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Post by: warhead2 on January 28, 2019, 05:34:49 AM
Removed York A/C compressor
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And removed the hood
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Post by: Reeves1 on January 28, 2019, 07:22:00 AM
Joe Bayura Jr.
This link may help you find him.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/154914807971570/search/?query=Joe%20Bayura%20Jr.&epa=SEARCH_BOX
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Took bell housing off the transmission to clean up(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190624/8294a9427deb3ec494003af363ea2e29.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190624/30effe5b9109b7611ba6ca8674f1a064.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190624/74c9d4bc3bd82716070731adaca3e336.jpg)
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Thats it for now need to get on the ball and put the driver's side suspension back together. Then I can start on passenger side.
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Post by: SpaceCowboy1979 on July 14, 2019, 11:22:26 AM
Could you add a couple
Focusing on the interior porthole
Windows .
I'm missing trim rings
And panels
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Post by: SpaceCowboy1979 on July 14, 2019, 03:20:18 PM
And the panel
On or off of car
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Post by: SpaceCowboy1979 on July 15, 2019, 06:20:34 PM
I'll be watching
Trying to sign as a charter member
Today. It's my 49th birthday hope to drive my
1979 crusing wagon on my 50th. "LOTS TO DO "
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Post by: SpaceCowboy1979 on July 23, 2019, 08:19:42 AM
Warhead
And I took dust plates off
2 1979 wagons and that white
Foam was behind them
For a seal.
Let me know if you find new ones
Thanks again
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Post by: Scott Hamilton on July 23, 2019, 11:37:33 AM
Also noticed something interesting on the spindle that wasnt on the driver's side or i just forgot. Is this white foam almost like the thin packaging foam.
Yea, I saw that too when I was replacing my rotors with re-mans, I had never taken the dust shield of any of the Pintos I owned since back in the day. Your right, it does look like packaging foam, I remember thinking the same thing, :) Nice progress on your wagon- keep them coming, it spurs us all on, those of us who have projects in our garage, to focus on our builds.
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They have high temp foam sheets may be able to make your own.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190731/db8e7e4a32d3213cddc5ec99c7ea3c26.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190731/8f8ea52d6d165e4483d8aa4a6a1ca232.jpg)
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Post by: Reeves1 on September 24, 2019, 07:09:26 AM
When / if you find the (new) strut rods, please post info where you found them & part number !
Post by: warhead2 on October 14, 2019, 12:22:05 AM
You get the hood hinge boots ? Compare them yet ?Yes i got them. Sry I didn't respond sooner haven't really done much in the last month or so.
When / if you find the (new) strut rods, please post info where you found them & part number !
But I did compare them and it seems the 79 to 93 Mustang boot won't work outside diameter is a little to big and the inside is a little bit smaller see pictures. I got to thinking if where careful to clean up the old ones I wonder if felx seal spray would work coating the outside?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191014/1aa30cf4e9650da8419b2a317113ff8d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191014/82a10fba15920684ca51e898f0908ae3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191014/4ba8c58fae904d26713c9ed4cade7569.jpg)
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Post by: SpaceCowboy1979 on October 14, 2019, 03:43:26 PM
Put a coat of silicone primer on
On a small spot or 2 used a bit of mesh fiber tape
For drywall then coated inside and out with the
Flex All
Worked great
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Post by: Reeves1 on January 06, 2020, 06:52:25 AM
Took the passenger strut rod off looks like I'll have to by a new one from speedway.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190908/579461f0cf6adfdbb69da612d1cbeb9c.jpg)
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Just searched Speedway & could not find them.....link please ?
Post by: warhead2 on January 06, 2020, 06:59:58 AM
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Mustang-II-Front-Suspension-Replacement-Strut-Rod,2104.html (https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Mustang-II-Front-Suspension-Replacement-Strut-Rod,2104.html)
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Post by: Reeves1 on January 06, 2020, 08:12:17 AM
Says it may not fit....
I wrote the measurements down & dug out a strut rod. The measurements look the same.
But want to be 100% sure before I order any.
Can you please trace out the new one you get (as close as possible to perfect) and snail mail to me ?
I'll PM my address in case you lost it.
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Post by: Reeves1 on February 08, 2020, 08:21:42 AM
Wipe a thick coating of Go-Joe hand cleaner (gel & no grit) and power wash off. Use a second coat if necessary.
Easy & works very well !
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Post by: 71pintoracer on April 25, 2020, 09:03:35 AM
I was wondering if you were going to remove the round side windows? I've been eyeballing mine from time to time and I'm not sure if the rubber will survive. Or if there is anything that could be used to replace it. The carpet is faded so they will have to come out at some point. The rubber holds the glass and the trim panel and has a bead on the outside so it's a very specific piece. :)
Post by: warhead2 on April 25, 2020, 09:57:16 AM
Your work looks really good! Good to see you making progress, mine is going to be a long term build as well.Thanks yes im keeping the portholes I like them. As for the center chrome trim that goes in the middle of the porthole gasket that can be found new for 70s Ford Broncos believe its the chrome windshield trim. Should be a reference on the site about it. As for the rubber who knows how long it will last? When I get to that part im going to see if there might be some other rubber gasket that could come close to replace it. Like the rear trunk gasket on the Wagon is the same for a 1999-2002/ 04? ford ranger extended cab.
I was wondering if you were going to remove the round side windows? I've been eyeballing mine from time to time and I'm not sure if the rubber will survive. Or if there is anything that could be used to replace it. The carpet is faded so they will have to come out at some point. The rubber holds the glass and the trim panel and has a bead on the outside so it's a very specific piece. :)
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Post by: Wittsend on June 12, 2020, 11:27:03 AM
25 years ago someone gave me a '61 Corvair Lakewood station wagon. I used it mostly for storage but the winter of 2019 I decide, 'I'm 62 and if not now..., then WHEN???' So, I opted to make it a winter only project with the anticipation that it might take a few winters. Covid-19 has spread it into the spring - and possibly the summer. But the thing is you have to start, and you have to persevere. I'm getting close to putting the engine back together but it started with this :o
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Post by: Wittsend on June 12, 2020, 02:34:33 PM
Sheet metal is a pain because you are likely replacing rusted areas. Anywhere the metal has thinned it is suspect to blowing a hole rather than fusing the steel. For me that is (notice I didn't say 'was') the greatest difficulty. Putting a piece of copper tightly behind those areas (potential holes) helps as it continues the continuity of current and also helps to draw heat. If you feel the gun pushing away from you, you have too much wire feeding. Use recommendation s BUT wire feed speed and current levels are something you perfect over time.
Be prepared to GRIND. MIG welding is a constant additive method. Other forms (gas, TIG) you add metal at your choosing. But MIG is like Arc welding, you aren't welding unless you are adding.
What Welder did you get? 20 years ago my wife was in Costco and they had a floor model $450+ Lincoln MIG PAK 10 on sale for $250. It has been a workhorse for me. Just try and stay within the duty rate cycle. Thankfully I have never tripped the internal core breaker. The other is if you are using shielding gas over flux core make sure you turn off the bottle. Nothing is more frustrating than days later finding you have leaked $35 of gas from a new bottle!
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Post by: Reeves1 on July 09, 2020, 06:32:18 AM
Pink stuff & like jelly.
Use gloves & slather on (with care due to sharp edges) and let sit over night (longer doesn't hurt).
Scrapes off easy with a putty knife.
Use a second time if required.
Easy & safe, no fumes etc.
See the top two containers on the left, the one I use is on the right, white with red letters...
https://joeshandcleaner.com/products/
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How did you deal with the different strut? I think the main thing it would change is the caster - if anything. But primarily I think it would either correct a design problem - if in fact one existed..., or not even install because things wouldn't line up.The new strut is for the passenger side. I haven't tried to install it yet. I think it will work im hoping.
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Put on some truck bed liner on passenger side and some anti rust coating in the strut arm/ frame area. So i tried to install the old studs on the new strut arm and couldn't get it to go any further. Im going to measure the hole and the stud. I believe the holes need to be drilled out just a hair. Ill post my findings in the next few weeks. The strut arm is from Speedway.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200827/89d8f28ae177bce1edfa6dbc77b885ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200827/66f127a065bd749dae6cf736d624605d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200827/4f07ec98f677a988fb75def6c205d823.jpg)
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Make darn sure before you drill !
Those bolts are not meant to turn. OEM was likely pounded / pressed in to cut the grooves like you see in your old ones.
Post by: warhead2 on April 05, 2021, 04:20:29 PM
Does anyone know if the thickness of the head being a problem vs the original that is much flatter? Looking at pictures it doesn't look like it will interfere with anything.
I then cleaned up a little bit of rust on the drivers frame head n running lights. Just primed it to cover the bear metal. Will clean the frame all the way when i get my bast cabinet set back up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210405/ddd18bd3fdfdec6810aa3a31a83098b9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210405/2b6c8ff3501125b67d4b35541732703f.jpg)
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If you press them in they may fail ? Depends on how much pressure is applied......?
(I would not do so)
Post by: warhead2 on April 06, 2021, 07:35:39 PM
OEM bolts do not need to be pressed in. Yours may be a bit too large.This is a lug bolt the same as wheel lug bolt. It needs pressed in because of the knurl to keep it in place and not spin when taking on or off the nut. I think it is a little bit harder because it is a new strut arm that hasn't had a lug bolt in it. It has to cut the knurl as you press it.
If you press them in they may fail ? Depends on how much pressure is applied......?
(I would not do so)
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Post by: Wittsend on April 24, 2021, 07:18:54 PM
My passenger side floor was shot and I made a replacement floor out of sheet. But other smaller areas that aren't too bad I used POR-15 and their mesh. Sounds like a cheap way out but frankly I have had cars 10+ years doing this and it looks like I did it yesterday. Getting too old to think it will matter going forward for me. The picture is dark but all I have. I make the dimples with two different sized sockets on either side of the metal and hit the smaller with a hammer. It worked but it is easy to get the sockets out of alignment (you are doing this blindly) and I permanently marked my index finger when the 5lb hammer slipped and hit my finger! >:(
Post by: warhead2 on April 25, 2021, 05:33:03 AM
Just a guess but I'm think that 99% of the time rust rearward of the door/above the sill is from water getting in where the rear, side windows pivot. Maybe if you live were it snows it is different. But my car is Californian and I still have rust there. It looks like there is a box beam behind the rocker and that is why the rust is up high. Another member posted pictures and I'll put some up here.Mine is a cruisen wagon so no windows. Maybe the panels had a leak but also had field Rats and mice in the 30yrs it sat Maybe rat pee?? Also this is an Oklahoma car and still in Oklahoma so no heavy road salt. Also we do get some snow so maybe it froze on the outside in that area or worked its way in. I didn't remember seeing any rust streaks by looking from the inside that area but will double check this week with my Endo scope. Thanks for the suggestion.
My passenger side floor was shot and I made a replacement floor out of sheet. But other smaller areas that aren't too bad I used POR-15 and their mesh. Sounds like a cheap way out but frankly I have had cars 10+ years doing this and it looks like I did it yesterday. Getting too old to think it will matter going forward for me. The picture is dark but all I have. I make the dimples with two different sized sockets on either side of the metal and hit the smaller with a hammer. It worked but it is easy to get the sockets out of alignment (you are doing this blindly) and I permanently marked my index finger when the 5lb hammer slipped and hit my finger! >:(
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Post by: Wittsend on April 25, 2021, 02:28:21 PM
Now that I think about it..., I have the aluminum trim that sits rather horizontal and can very well become a channel for the water that drips off the windows. There has to be holes to mount that and maybe that is the source of the water??? Ford wanted you to buy a Pinto..., and three years later buy a Mustang. Like they should have cared.
Post by: warhead2 on April 28, 2021, 06:13:13 AM
That's interesting. Does the Cruise Wagon have the slots cut for the window pivot point with a rubber or plastic plug? Or is there no holes in the area? My wheel well looks fine, no rust through. Thus the only logical place for water to get in was the window pivots. I wonder if the cars with non-movable rear windows get rust there too???Im not sure I will check tomorrow. I will have to remove the carpet panel inside but ill see what I can see with my endo scope camera first and take some pictures. There was no trim on mine. Im sure someone else might chime in on Cruising Wagons with rust in the same place.
Now that I think about it..., I have the aluminum trim that sits rather horizontal and can very well become a channel for the water that drips off the windows. There has to be holes to mount that and maybe that is the source of the water??? Ford wanted you to buy a Pinto..., and three years later buy a Mustang. Like they should have cared.
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Post by: warhead2 on June 28, 2021, 11:27:08 AM
Then I cleaned up some more of the passenger fender area also removed the brake cooler box then primed and sprayed undercoating. Didn't spray the bumper bracket yet going to remove it and clean it up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/7e64e29bc2f891debc7920eb19ba7e36.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/58afc7777462dbf9de03492268cbd131.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/84bd1d86e1f53def0acbc9d491769f4a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/d5bc65c4127e05dadf48e2fe46475fc8.jpg)
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Post by: TIGGER on July 02, 2021, 02:28:35 PM
That's interesting. Does the Cruise Wagon have the slots cut for the window pivot point with a rubber or plastic plug? Or is there no holes in the area? My wheel well looks fine, no rust through. Thus the only logical place for water to get in was the window pivots. I wonder if the cars with non-movable rear windows get rust there too???
Now that I think about it..., I have the aluminum trim that sits rather horizontal and can very well become a channel for the water that drips off the windows. There has to be holes to mount that and maybe that is the source of the water??? Ford wanted you to buy a Pinto..., and three years later buy a Mustang. Like they should have cared.
When you take the side panels off it basically looks like a window wagon minus windows with a few additional holes for the hardware to secure the side panels onto the car. You could theoretically take the side panels off and put glass back in if you wanted. Everything is there.
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Post by: warhead2 on December 03, 2021, 02:42:12 AM
8 or 9 gallons left inside for 32yrs. Smells amazing lol. Cleaned the rust off one of the tank straps then primed all of it except where the bolt was just need to remove it just got tired and will do it later. Just need to clean up the underside now for undercoating(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211203/66c5dd6e3e5ad41d49a993608cec060a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211203/276fe121de6301fd4ee8281e11a36de1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211203/74c06ae6f0aa441b187e6143b8b70a48.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211203/dae055dda4cee9658b2c3bf4671b374d.jpg)
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Post by: warhead2 on February 12, 2022, 03:12:25 AM
I know my cuts aren't perfect but more of exploring. Will make cuts better when i get my welder up and running. Fun part will be the wheel well area since there are 2 sheets of metal 1 inside and 1 outside (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220212/8d41e91d174932b83985e8172420731c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220212/d7f34ed6664b12dd11e3bed991a3b2b2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220212/54e994a7cb42b6fb2ab27ace514d6769.jpg)
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Post by: warhead2 on June 28, 2022, 10:51:52 PM
Also removed the last exhaust hanger. Sanded,cleaned then primed the area between the spare tire and rear axle.
Also was pulling out old mouse nest debris thats inside the frame. Had to be careful lol was pulling stuff out and stabbed my finger on a 30yr old sticker. Found several more after that. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220629/07da1eb2ea553565be8ba61048844279.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220629/d1fd01c19a2de3124021d59f19266f6e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220629/eb3cbd5086b378392bc1674268ac0ecd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220629/7355abed97891aa32e3d1299dfce8ec9.jpg)
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Post by: Dtmix on July 05, 2022, 07:15:22 PM
Keep up the great work! Keep up with your ongoing commentary!
Happy Motoring!
Dan
Post by: warhead2 on July 05, 2022, 07:46:59 PM
Slowly but surely! You are making progress! I cannot wait to see the final product!Thanks will do. Yes it is a slow process 6yrs so far since I moved the car and started working on it.
Keep up the great work! Keep up with your ongoing commentary!
Happy Motoring!
Dan
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Post by: rob289c on November 17, 2022, 04:21:43 PM
One question: what did you have to do to get your strut rod and lower control arm holes to line up? I also bought the Speedway arms and they too seem to be off by a little bit. I think I can tweak them but wondering what you ended up doing. Mine came with the press in studs too but I am going to use Grade 8 bolts instead as I am going to be bolting the sway bar mount on top of the strut rods and the studs won't be long enough to accommodate bot the rod and mount.
Post by: warhead2 on November 18, 2022, 04:40:54 PM
Like I said I welcome any questions it keeps me motivated.
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Post by: rob289c on November 27, 2022, 09:22:06 AM
I looked back and saw that I had offered my old strut rods to you in an earlier post before I gave them away to someone else. I wish I had kept them! I also wish I had researched and asked more questions about the Speedway parts. I assumed that they could be used with a factory crossmember but they don't. I asked the sales rep if the kit would...he assured me it would and even passed me to a tech support specialist and I told him what I had and he too assured me it would all work together just fine. I know better now. I thought if anything on my project would be a no-brain, bolt-together endeavor, it would be bolting the front suspension together. It isn't...
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I'll buy them if you'll ship to Alberta ! I was going to buy some anyway....PM me if you want ?
Post by: rob289c on December 07, 2022, 08:05:07 AM
Warhead2: I attached a pic of my rods OEM vs Speedway that shows the different angle between the two.
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That will be done in the Spring. I am just test fitting and finger-tightening parts at this point.
Experimentatio n still counts as progress in my book!
Dwayne :)
Post by: warhead2 on January 04, 2023, 12:35:14 PM
Small update did so rust removal on drivers side floor pan. Did have a whole lot of time so will finish it another day. One picture is the the frame rail and all the stuff field mice/ rats stuffed in there over the yrs. Thats all for now Happy new year everyone.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230104/94f7300696b1d00dc412117b42982347.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230104/76deaf573aeeef865be60c379304d2e4.jpg)
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Rusty floor work...nasty job! I had to do the passenger side front floor pan in my Mustang. Pinto was too far gone to salvage. Using what I could for my Mustang/Pinto Roadster Project. Lots of fab and welding ahead for you...
What year Pinto ? I need some parts... 71-72
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Cardboard under car just for spark defelting
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Mine was (I guess still is) a 1980. I held on to parts I have used, will use, and might use on my current project. I gave a lot away, and then gave what was left of the body to a local guy that had a Pinto. What parts do you need?
Lower (cable) steering shaft
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Post by: Wittsend on January 20, 2023, 10:12:48 AM
I've had 10 daily drivers in my live and about 5 collector cars I wanted to be daily drivers - but that didn't work out and each was a DD for far less than a year. I've had 10-15 collector cars 7 of which I still possess. The closest thing I have to a heirloom car is my friend bought a 1973 Datsun 510 new. He kept modifying it until it was basically a race car on the street. Smog laws had it parked by 1982. In 1998 he said if I wanted it I could come and get it. Smog laws became more favorable and in 2002 I put it back on the road. By then I was older, it was a harsh ride, smelled of gas all the time and it felt more like a noisy go-cart. By 2006 it was back off the road. But I spent many a night in that car in my late teens/early 20's cruising the streets and looking the part of COOL. So, I guess you could say THAT Datsun 510 is my equivalent "family heirloom" car. I still have THAT car today.
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I make the 4th owner of my pinto 1st was the guy who bought it new only drove it a few 1000s mile and traded it back in then my Dad then around 89 my Dad and uncle did a even car swap, my uncle drove it less that 2000 mile and clutch went out so he parked it. Then asked me if I wanted it in around 99 but I never started on it until like 2004 rust removal of carpet and seats then 2016 was finely able to get it moved to a friend's house and started working on it.
Hopefully your kids take some interest (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230121/ffc4bb02d835f1a9c3413ed34b175103.jpg)
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Got my 80cfu co2/argon mix bottle. Then started removing my valve springs got 2 off so far(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230213/f64e0f3b9587476a2e8e071f7396fc70.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230213/1a9031e8bb599547be49a30e04de94eb.jpg)
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Post by: Wittsend on February 13, 2023, 12:55:39 PM
If you are getting the cam out of a self serve wrecker make sure you take something to get the Phillips screws out of the rear retaining piece on the back cam tower. I wound up using a variable screw driver set Phillips bit (about 1" long), a stick of wood to pry holding pressure on said bit and an adjustable open end (Crescent) wrench to rotate the bit in the tight confines between the tower and the firewall. And frankly it was nerve wracking as to whether the screw would strip, the bit would break or the wrench would slip over the hex of the bit. Some say it doesn't matter but I would bring 12 pre-numbered Baggies for the rockers too.
Post by: warhead2 on February 14, 2023, 08:13:37 PM
Definitely will keep the screwdriver bit driver in mind for when I go to the junk yard
I definitely have lots of ziplocs full of parts and with papers identified where they came from
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Post by: warhead2 on February 18, 2023, 04:38:01 PM
The Phillips screws that hold the cam came out easily.
I was able to get all the head bolts loose but one. I sprayed it with oil, need to get a cheater bar on it. Does these sleeves look normal? I'm going to switch cams and would need to put new sleeves in. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230218/a5495a7ed72a6b5cee7fbcaba45280af.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230218/27c9dfcd564fad5a24b0f1b05d12eee7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230218/5fe8690292780c0d9ef3407059b4d4a2.jpg)
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You're going way further on you r engine than I am going on mine. I don't know the condition of my engine but after driving it I will soon know how much oil it uses. I should replace the valve stem seals since they came with the engine gasket kit but I've never done them and really don't want to mess with the valve train at this point.Yeah I what to strip it and get the block dipped to get it cleaned inside and out, since it has sat for 34yrs. With the block cleaned im going to paint it. You can get a cheap borescope on Amazon that you can connect to your phone and inspect the pistons thru the spark plug holes
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Post by: warhead2 on March 05, 2023, 10:11:40 PM
Was practicing on 22 gauge metal. Not too bad lol(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230306/aebf3779434331e6a63063f89ecef665.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230306/c3fbf9c3f147465c0a1112b9a85b1171.jpg)
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Get more grinding/sanding disks ;DDefinitely lol
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Post by: Wittsend on March 11, 2023, 11:30:07 AM
BTW, how is the sheet metal replacement going? I'm months into replacing the floors in my Corvair station wagon. I'm making the floors out of galvanized roofing. It is a s-l-o-w process.
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Witt don't know if you know but you have to be careful welding galvanized metal it releases a toxic gas when its welded on.
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Post by: Wittsend on March 13, 2023, 11:06:26 AM
What I find odd is that a lot of people recommend "Weld Thru" Primer - which is zinc. But they never say anything about the vapors when they recommend that. Based on an article I read some guy said that the 95% zinc paint was similar and he used that. I tried a light coat of that and wound up trashing my first panel when half the welds were bad. When I'm done I will pour thinned paint around all the weld sites and let gravity do its work to creep into the creases. The factory never used weld thru primer on these old cars. Both sides will get Rustolium and the bottom undercoat. Never snows here, hardly ever rains and I never have the old cars out when it does.
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Post by: warhead2 on April 02, 2023, 09:39:47 PM
At first I thought I broke one of the piston rings but
After looking closely on the side you can see carbon
Build up from the ring being broken. And the piston that didn't have any broken rings is much cleaner.
Also took out all the freeze plugs. Now the block is completely stripped and ready for the shop to get it cleaned. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/ee7797158a5aa6c104a9b27d935774d9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/95600c674178aa869b0e906336c77c1e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/37eedf0bdc85a90dda3b0fd0d2227500.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/0fd9e71923fe3a58fe5b97b3a6193ac3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/decbb41b0063b93001c21f99540343fb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230403/ec77fa49b41f2dea4f819327cbdc7f95.jpg)
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Post by: warhead2 on April 23, 2023, 05:32:02 PM
Do have a tool review i bought this from Harbor freight
Its the Quinn scraper tool it comes with 2 stainless steel blades 1 plastic blade and 1 Razor blade
It has 3 positions it can extend too. Works really well scraping dirt n grime on parts or on the underside of the car with the steel blades. Price was around $13 or $14. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230423/8b610cfeb01269cf14d5bdaf86a6f14b.jpg)
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Post by: rob289c on October 04, 2023, 11:00:23 AM
Keep going and keep us posted. We learn from each other...
Post by: warhead2 on October 04, 2023, 08:53:25 PM
Glad to see you're still on your project. I almost sent a reply over the weekend to see if there were updates. I figured you'd let us know when you had something to post so I didn't bug you. You had the motor apart...how did that end up? I am trying to get enough other things done on mine so I can try to start it before I have to put it away for the Winter. I don't want to leap frog other tasks and get the project out of synch. I really want to hear it run after getting the timing spot on. It should be better than it was when I got it!Thanks Rob I haven't done anything else with the motor yet. I want the block dipped cleaned and possibly get the block n head milled possibly just so its even. But if I do that I'm not sure what all I need to do, because it Changes things. I'm no expert on rebuilding engines, I understand the basics. I have a friend that is a certified mechanic that I'm going to ask for his help.
Keep going and keep us posted. We learn from each other...
Don't be afraid to ask questions your not bugging me, I've been trying to work on it every Friday and Sunday now that the temps are cooling off will be more pleasant to work on it maybe get more done. My goal is to have it running by December 31 but not done or street legal.
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Post by: warhead2 on April 03, 2024, 08:02:32 AM
Now I have it filled back up I can start welding again. Yay. Thats all for now (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240403/dd172d0641cb922a197ad2ea74a3aa0e.jpg)
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Post by: Wittsend on April 04, 2024, 03:29:42 PM
I just got my welding Co2 tank filled back up after I made the mistake of leaving it on. I welded one wk came back a wk later went to turn the tank on and was like why is it so hard to turn on? Then it hit me to try and turn it the other way. I'm not going to make that mistake again. Luckily its not a very expensive one only $35 to fill back up.
How big is your tank? Mine is roughly a 6" diameter and 24"" tall (less the valve). Back in 2020 it cost me $62 for Argon/Co2. Here in California a bit more than half that cost is the gas itself, the rest are "fees." But, yea, I HATE when the tank is left open. Talk about "throwing your money to the wind." Now I close the valve and check it at least three times and then every day for about three days after. The good news is that (assuming I have closed the valve) I get well over 5 years out of a tank, but that is also a testament to what I'm NOT getting done. :(
I just got my welding Co2 tank filled back up after I made the mistake of leaving it on. I welded one wk came back a wk later went to turn the tank on and was like why is it so hard to turn on? Then it hit me to try and turn it the other way. I'm not going to make that mistake again. Luckily its not a very expensive one only $35 to fill back up.
How big is your tank? Mine is roughly a 6" diameter and 24"" tall (less the valve). Back in 2020 it cost me $62 for Argon/Co2. Here in California a bit more than half that cost is the gas itself, the rest are "fees." But, yea, I HATE when the tank is left open. Talk about "throwing your money to the wind." Now I close the valve and check it at least three times and then every day for about three days after. The good news is that (assuming I have closed the valve) I get well over 5 years out of a tank, but that is also a testament to what I'm NOT getting done. :(
Oh, and also, YET AGAIN I type in the typing pane and it shows as a 10 point font (I left it to be seen - or better said not). Yet when it posts it is tiny to the max! I have to copy the whole text, reset it to 10 point and only then is it correct.
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